Warfighter Mediterrannean, Exp 82 Raid on Saint Nazaire
RAID ON SAINT-NAZAIRE (ETO) [UK Royal Marines Commandos vs German Hostiles]
The raid on the French Atlantic coastal town of Saint-Nazaire (Operation Chariot) is considered one of the most audacious operations in the history of warfare. The obsolete destroyer HMS Campbeltown was disguised to resemble a German vessel and rammed the Normandie dry dock gates, blowing it up and putting it out of service until after the war. At the same time, a force of Royal Marines Commandos landed in the town to attack the harbour facilities and other infrastructure, whilst creating havoc and sowing chaos amongst the enemy garrison. As most of the transports intended to recover the commandos were destroyed or immobilized, many of the raiding Commando force were killed or captured when their ammunition ran out.
Publisher | Dan Verssen Games |
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